Motorcyclist, 35, dead following three-vehicle crash on B977

Emergency services were called to the A980 at Banchory after reports of a crash involving a Toyota car, a Citroen Berlingo van and a Triumph motorbike.

Motorcyclist, 35, dead following three-vehicle crash on B977 in AberdeenshireAdobe Stock

A motorcyclist has died following a three-vehicle collision in Aberdeenshire on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to the B977 at Banchory after reports of a crash involving a Toyota car, a Citroen Berlingo van and a Triumph motorbike.

The 35-year-old male rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital where he later died.

The occupants of the car and van were not injured.

The road was closed to allow for investigations to take place and re-opened around 10pm.

Sergeant Alexander Bowser-Riley said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

“I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1778 of March 25, 2025.

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